Variety traits

Leafiness

Leafiness is an agronomic indicator reflecting the proportion of leaves in the total plant biomass, expressed as a percentage. It is of key importance for assessing the nutritional value of crops and the intensity of photosynthetic processes.

Mentioned in descriptions 13 493 varieties reference book.

Leafiness represents the ratio of leaf mass to the total mass of the plant's above-ground organs. This indicator is manifested through the ratio of leaf blades to stems, which directly determines the nutritional value of forage crops, as leaves contain significantly more vitamins and protein than stems.

The value of leafiness depends on the genetic characteristics of the variety, the current stage of plant development, and the applied agricultural practices. Generally, the proportion of leaves is higher at the beginning of the growing season and gradually decreases towards the flowering and maturation stages, when the mass of stems and generative organs increases.

During variety trials, leafiness is evaluated as part of the variety's agricultural utility through gravimetric analysis of green mass samples. High values are preferred for forage crops, while low values may indicate coarseness, which reduces digestibility and the nutritional quality of the product.

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Breakdown by crop

Tomato Foliation 306 Pepper foliage density 140 Maize leafiness 84 Watermelon foliage density 64 Maize leafiness 44 Melon foliage density 41 Leafiness of alfalfa 35 Leafiness — garden strawberry 31 Potato Foliation 31 Cucumber Foliage Density 24 Leafiness — Perennial ryegrass 23 Leafiness — Sudangrass 21 Foliage density of eggplant 20 Leafiness — Red Clover 14 Leafiness — Timothy grass 14 Tomato foliage density 14 Leafiness — Italian ryegrass 14 Strawberry Foliage Density 12 Leafiness — Orchard grass 10 Sunflower foliage 10 Leafiness — Pelargonium zonale 10 Leafiness — Italian ryegrass 9 Squash Leafiness 9 Pea Leafiness 8

Found in these crops

Rose 2 190 Tomato 672 Potato 416 Bell pepper 357 Carrot 269 Bigleaf hydrangea 257 Garden strawberry 187 Watermelon 165 Dahlia 159 Common heather 158 Lily 149 Horseshoe pelargonium 140

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

RINO

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

ZETA SEEDS S.L.

1 record

Rocco

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi

ReinSaat KG

1 record

Rio Dulce

Withdrawn

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Rio Colorado Seeds Inc. (US)

1 record

Revolution

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

BETTI GIUSEPPE

1 record

ROLAND GARROS

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Pep. Jacques BRIANT SA (FR)

1 record

RICHOTALE

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Raymond Richardier (FR)

1 record

RENOLEX

Terminated

Pyracantha M.J. Roem. · Firethorn

Pepinieres RENAULT SARL (FR)

1 record

Rockabilly

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Huijg Breezand B.V.

1 record

Rosy Dream

Active

Allium L. · Ornamental Allium

W. van Lierop & Zonen B.V.

1 record

Rosé de Pâques

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. niger (Mill.) S. Kerner · Black radish

Domaine Public (FR)

1 record

Rosann

Withdrawn

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

KRAMER KURT| Kurt Kramer (Heidezuechtung)

1 record

Regec

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Mark Gergely / Mark Gergelyne

2 records

Reuwin

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

ROSERAIE REUTER SARL (FR)

1 record

REUHUG

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Gaec Reuter Freres (FR)

1 record

Red'n Pretty

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Monrovia Nursery

1 record

Roko

Terminated

Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. · Coleus

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

1 record

Roi des précoces

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Domaine Public (FR)

1 record

Red Knight F1

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Hari Besels

2 records

Rodena

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

HORENSKYI VITALII, MAMALYHA VASYL, MELNYCHUK TETIANA, BUHAIOV VASYL

2 records

Red Spring Surprise

Withdrawn

Erica x darleyensis Bean · Darley heath

KRAMER KURT| Kurt Kramer (Heidezuechtung)

1 record

Red Stone

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Marax COM B.V.

1 record

Red Bluff

Application submitted

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Maveridge Licensing B.V.

1 record

RICOTE

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

1 record

RICHOILIER

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Raymond Richardier (FR)

1 record

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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